David Filner assumed the administrative leadership of the San Antonio Symphony in November, 2012. Led by Music Director Sebastian Lang-Lessing, the San Antonio Symphony is celebrating its 73rd year this season.

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Holiday Music

We all love holiday comfort food. For some it is pasta, for others meat and potatoes, or turkey, or ham, or even egg nog. (The downside is the extra weight we all put on during this month!) The holiday music equivalent of comfort food is Handel’s Messiah, The Nutcracker and Christmas carols. But, what is the holiday music for those that prefer more unusual fare? What is the musical equivalent of eel sushi or durian?

Here is my TOP TEN LIST of classical music I wish somebody would play in December.

10. Handel: Judas Maccabaeus

9. Berlioz: L’enfance du Christ

8. J. S. Bach: Christmas Oratorio

7. Haydn: Symphony No. 26 (written for Easter, but often performed at Christmas)

6. Humperdink: Hänsel and Gretel

5. Bizet: L’Arlesienne Suite No.2: Farandole (It is the March of the Three Kings)